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2008 Hot Wheels Audi R8 L9918 — Metalflake dark gray · 10SP wheels — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
2008 L9918 is the Metalflake dark gray · 10SP wheels release of Hot Wheels’ Audi R8. 2008 New Models · Malaysia · 1:64. The shared casting number is L9918.
2008 L9918 · Metalflake dark gray · 10SP wheels
This L9918 version has metalflake dark gray paint, clear glazing and chrome-lip 10-spoke wheels. Its finish and wheel set separate it from the black L9918 release.
The Audi R8 casting represents the first-generation road coupe. This is the standard road-car version, separate from the R8 LMS racing body.
How to identify this release
- Match toy number L9918 on the base or package.
- Confirm the Metalflake dark gray finish.
- Check the chrome-lip 10-spoke wheels.
- Match the 2008 New Models release family and 2008 year.
- Use the casting number L9918 as supporting identification, not as the only variation clue.
Physical details
| Make | Audi |
|---|---|
| Model | Audi R8 |
| Release year | 2008 |
| Toy number | L9918 |
| Casting number | L9918 |
| Finish | Metalflake dark gray |
| Wheels | Chrome-lip 10-spoke wheels |
| Series | 2008 New Models |
| Scale | 1:64 |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Designer | Josh Henson |
Packaging and condition
On a sealed example, inspect the card edges and blister around the mirrors, wheels and rear corners. For a loose car, compare the metalflake dark gray paint, chrome-lip 10-spoke wheels and base number; record package wear separately from casting wear.
Audi R8 variation web
These four guides cover the documented road-car R8 releases. Choose by finish and wheels as well as the casting number.
2008 · L9918Black · OH5 wheels · 2008 New Models
Open release guide →
2008 · L9918Metalflake dark gray · 10SP wheels · 2008 New Models
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Value Research
Compare metalflake dark-gray L9918 examples with chrome-lip 10SP wheels. The black OH5-wheel L9918 is a separate 2008 issue despite sharing the toy number.
Assess paint, wheels and package condition separately. No unsupported price range is assigned.
Collector FAQs
Does L9918 identify only this finish?
No. L9918 is the casting number shared by these releases. Use L9918 and the metalflake dark gray finish to identify this example.
Is this the R8 LMS casting?
No. This is the road-going Audi R8 coupe. The LMS guide covers the separate race-car casting.